But don’t let the lagers served in giant glass boots food you: the food here is quite serious. The menu, from former St. Jack sous chef Graham Cheney, is designed to match the deep selection of celebrated imports flowing from the taps, including seasonal soups, silky German ravioli dressed in butter and white wine or bacon-braised rabbit with wild chanterelles. Even the street food-inspired dishes are better than they need to be, from the pretzels with their cup of translucent schmaltz to the paper boats of juicy currywurst and shoestring fries.

There isn't a single bad choice on the Stammtisch dinner menu, but the Jägerschnitzel is the way to go. It's a perfectly gossamer pork cutlet in a savory—yet surprisingly light—mushroom gravy, plus two side dishes (get the spätzle and red cabbage if you know what's good for you). Pro tip: If you prefer your schnitzel fried, you can get the jäger gravy on the Wienerschnitzel and have it both ways.

Whether you want a plate full of sausages or unique dishes like Maultaschen (pasta filled with leek fondue, topped with Brussels sprouts or green beans & mushrooms in white wine sauce), Stammtisch is a vibe. Not only do they have great food, it’s just a fun spot with a great beer bar. What to Get: Maultaschen; “Wurst” Sausage Sampler